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Holy frickin wind got to use the saw tonight.

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  1. Pallet Pete

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    And there goes the antenna sheesh :rolleyes:
     
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    This is a pretty hard storm. Winds are still around 30 MPH sustained. But it's died down a bit.

    Last year Hurricane Sandy put a much harder hit on us. Took our Trampoline and sent it flying into the house. Destroyed it completely. Also took a wall down on my enclosed porch.

    The worst is behind us... Or so they say. The biggest/worst part passed long ago.

    Hope all turns out o.k. at the homestead Pete. Stay safe and stay inside.
     
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    Thanks Dex you stay safe too. I am to scarred to load the stove too it's rattling like a freight train right now....
     
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    And there goes the power too. Wow this is getting interesting. I just saw my metal ash bin lift off and fly away I'll probably never see that one again. Currently running off the phone.
     
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    Dennis still in DC?
    Haven't seena post from him
     
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    Not sure Dave I think he was stopping in PA for family.
     
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    You got a basement?
     
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    Yes we use it for big storms frequently. Its still raging outside too.
     
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    Tonight might be a "Big storm Night"
     
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    We've been having similar up here Pete, but I don't think as bad. Most of it's gone through...
    Be safe, and I hope those branches don't do any damage.
     
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    Pete
    You still on line? ?
    Last seen 20 mins ago.
    Getting worried
     
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    I would get the family in the safest part of you home and stay put. I know you will have to remain vigilant to make sure there isn't a fire or something else. But that big maple isn't anything you can do anything about now. Just stay out of its way.
     
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    Definitely loading up one of the saws for this morning's drive to work. 55 miles with lots of back roads. Bound to find some btu's blocking my path.
     
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    The wind has picked up here. Saws are already in one truck. Maybe I'll move one over to the little truck.:D
     
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    Glad to see I'm not the only one posting at 4am. Early morning is my favorite time of day.
     
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    I'm up all night Sun - Thurs.
     
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    Yup we have been in the basement for a while but after today she just has to sleep. I sat up waiting for the siren pretty much all night.
     
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    We made it through the night but boy what a mess outside ! It looks terrible trees and garbage everywhere.
     
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    On purpose? Doesn't seem like I've met too many midnight mechanics.
     
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    My antenna is in 10000000 pieces the garage windows are smashed in back ! One of the trees out front is all but destroyed and I have no idea where the ash bin went. Here is the funny part the fence in the back yard kept the back yard looking pretty much the same. Like a storm wall.